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Bachelor of Cybersecurity

ProviderTorrens University Australia
Course code: VTAC8130110962UniversityStudy area: Other Information TechnologyData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesPlease check the official website.

Course overview

The Bachelor of Cybersecurity will prepare you for a career fighting cybercrime in some of the world's most in-demand roles. 

Learning outcomes
  • Learn the fundamentals of preventative cybersecurity principles, programs and practices.
  • Understand complex cybersecurity requirements in designing innovative ICT solutions, using critical and analytical thinking to secure digital infrastructures.
  • Learn ethical hacking and penetration testing practices used for proactive and offensive security strategies.
  • Develop and construct innovative cybersecurity solutions to protect infrastructures against breaches and attacks.
  • Learn to consider professional obligations, ethics and social responsibilities in line with ICT industry standards.
  • Undertake 360 hours of experience by completing an internship or working on a live brief.

Course record

Career Opportunities
You will be well-positioned to satisfy Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) skills requirements in security administration, information security, incident management, and digital forensics leading either to graduate-level employment in relevant cybersecurity sectors or to pursue further study at the postgraduate level. Potential career paths ICT Security Analyst Cybersecurity Analyst Cybersecurity Engineer
Majors
COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE AND OPERATING SYSTEMS, FOUNDATIONS OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING, DATA AND NETWORK, CYBERSECURITY PRINCIPLES, INTRODUCTION TO SOFTWARE ENGINEERING, INTRODUCTION TO CLOUD COMPUTING, ETWORK SECURITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION, MACHINE LEARNING PRINCIPLES, CLOUD ARCHITECTURE.

Entry requirements

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Standard entry

  • Current Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Satisfactory completion of an Australian Year 12 or equivalent. English language test selection Academic IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) or equivalent. Recent Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Satisfactory completion of an Australian Year 12 or equivalent. English language test selection Academic IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) or equivalent. Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. English language test selection Academic IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) or equivalent. Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. English language test selection Academic IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) or equivalent. Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. English language test selection Academic IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) or equivalent.
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Student profile

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Campuses & intake dates

  • MelbourneVIC